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Ministry of Defence
Cyclone Tauktae: Indian Navy engages in multiple search and rescue Missions along Indian West Coast
In a swift response to SOS by an Indian vessel adrift in Arabian Sea, a naval helicopter was dispatched early morning today 17th May, for rescuing the stranded crew of Indian flagged Tug ‘Coromondel Supporter IX', which was adrift North West of Mangalore, Karnataka. Rough seas, due to cyclone Tauktae, had resulted in flooding of the vessel’s machinery compartments rendering it without propulsion and power supply, and the crew without any support. The Indian Navy Helo was dispatched early morning 17th May 21 after failed attempts to rescue by boat. Four crew members were winched by helo safely.
On receipt of a request for assistance for a Barge 'P305' adrift off Heera Oil Fields in Bombay High area with 273 personnel onboard, INS Kochi was swiftly sailed with despatch to assess the situation and render assistance, as required. INS Talwar is also preparing to sail out.
In response to another SOS received from Barge 'GAL Constructor' with 137 people onboard about 8 nautical miles from Mumbai INS Kolkata has also been sailed with despatch to render assistance.
Continuing with the preparations to tackle cyclone Tauktae, 11 Indian Navy Diving Teams have been kept standby and ready for deployment in case of any request from State authorities. 12 Flood Rescue Teams and medical teams have also been earmarked for immediate response and deployment. Repair and rescue teams have been formed to undertake urgent infrastructural repairs post cyclone, if required.
Various ships along the Western seaboard are standby with aid and relief material for immediate assistance to affected areas as required and to provide assistance to fishing boats/ small boats stranded due to rough weather. Navy’s Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft on surveillance are continuously broadcasting cyclone warnings to fishermen.
As informed earlier, relief operations by naval teams were also undertaken at Kochi, Kerala. Three diving teams along with Quick Reaction Teams from Southern Naval Command were deployed at Chellanam  for providing assistance to the local populace, stranded due to flooding. These teams ferried food, water and provisions to the relief camp, which was inaccessible by vehicles due to heavy water logging. Stranded people were ferried in Gemini rubber craft from their houses to relief camps on higher ground at Ernakulam and Chellanam. The Naval team also provided water and essentials to the Cortina hospital, Chellanam which was completely inaccessible due to water logging.
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Ministry of Finance
Two Persons arrested for involving in fake invoices racket & fraudulently availing Input Tax Credit
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence , Gurugram Zonal Unit , Haryana has arrested two persons namely Sh. Gulshan Dhingra resident of Ramesh Nagar, New Delhi and Sh. Sanjay Dhingra resident of Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi who were found involved in fake invoices racket having taxable value of Rs. 931 crore and fraudulently passing/ availing Input Tax Credit  amounting to Rs. 127 crore through a complex web chain of various entities. Many of these entities were under their control and they also formed separate entities in the name of their employees/ dummy persons and generated fake invoices without actual movement of goods, namely ferrous/ non-ferrous scrap, ingots, nickel cathode etc., thereby causing loss to exchequer by evasion of GST. They availed this fraudulent ITC to offset their GST liability and also passed on such fraudulent ITC to further buyers who availed the same to discharge their GST liability against their outward supplies with an ulterior motive to defraud the Government exchequer. During the course of investigation, their employees/ dummy persons admitted of having no knowledge of movement of above mentioned goods.
Thus, Sh. Gulshan Dhingra and Sh. Sanjay Dhingra have committed offences under the provisions of Section 132 &  of the Central Goods & Services Tax Act , 2017, which are cognizable and non-bailable offences and punishable under Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017. Consequently, Sh. Gulshan Dhingra and Sh. Sanjay Dhingra were arrested on 07th October, 2019 under Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017 and produced before Judicial Magistrate in Gurugram Court on 07th October, 2019. Court has sent them to judicial custody till 19th October, 2019. Further investigation in the matter is in progress.
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Ministry of Defence
MoU between Indian Navy and IMD
A Memorandum of Understanding  between the Indian Navy  and India Meteorological Department  was signed at Naval Base, Kochi on 28 Aug 19 for the handing over of Cyclone Detection Radar  building by IMD to the IN. Rear Admiral RJ Nadkarni, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command  and Dr D Pradhan, Scientist ‘G’, Additional Director General of Meteorology , IMD, Delhi signed the MoU on behalf of IMD and IN respectively. The MoU will enable the IN to utilise the CDR building within naval premises at Kochi for meteorological purposes.
The CDR building was constructed during the period 1983–86 inside the Naval Base, having an S-band Cyclone Detection Radar installed by M/s Bharat Electronics Limited. The facility was operated by IMD from 1987-2017 to provide weather support for civil aviation at the old Kochi Airport – presently the Naval Air Station INS Garuda. In 2017, IMD commenced operating a new Doppler Weather Radar  at Mundamveli, Kochi as the S-band radar had become obsolete. The CDR building had been lying vacant and unused since then. Based on a request by the IN, IMD has agreed to hand over the building permanently for meteorological purposes.
The keys of the building were handed over by Dr Pradhan to Commodore Deepak Kumar, Chief Staff Officer , SNC in the presence of Commodore Manoj Kumar Singh, Commodore , Naval Headquarters, New Delhi. The building is set to be utilised by Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre , an operational unit set up in 2013 with the mandate to provide daily meteorological information/ forecasts to users across the Navy such as IN ships and establishments.
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union FAHD Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala to inaugrate 29 Mobile Veterinary Units and centralised call center in Thiruvananthpuram tomorrow
The MVUs will be operated through a centralised call centre with a uniform Helpline No. 1962
Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will inaugrate 29 Mobile Veterinary Units and centralised call center in Thiruvananthpuram tommorow ie on 5 th January 2023 in a remarkable act for the benefit of the livestock farmers in Kerala.
These MVUs will be operated through a centralised call centre with a uniform Helpline No. 1962. It will receive calls from livestock rearers / animal owners and Veterinarian will prioritize all cases on the basis of emergency nature and will transmit them to the nearest MVU for attending at farmer’s doorstep.
MVUs will provide diagnosis treatment, vaccination, artificial insemination, minor surgical interventions, audio-visual aids and extension services to farmers / animal owners at their doorstep in far flung area.
MVUs will act as one-stop Centre for solutions to veterinary issues and dissemination of information to the remotest areas of the country.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 18.34 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 18.34 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s greetings on Statehood Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his greetings on Statehood Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
In a tweet, The Prime Minister said:
“Today, Gujarat and Maharashtra mark their Statehood Days. Both states are home to outstanding people, who have made landmark contributions to national growth. May these states fight COVID-19 successfully and may the people of these states be blessed with good health.”
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Secretary Food, Public Distribution and Consumers Affairs visits FCI Wardha; reviews distribution of foodgrains under PMGKAY
Wardha/Mumbai : 07th December, 2021
Secretary Food, Public Distribution and Consumers Affairs, Govt. of India, Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, visited FCI Food Storage Depot, Wardha on 05th December 2021. He also held a meeting with Collector Wardha.
He visited the FCI Food Storage Depot, Wardha and inspected the depot alongwith General Manager Maharashtra, Shri M.S.Sarang, Divisional Manager, FCI Nagpur, Shri. Narender Kumar, and AGM FCI Nagpur Shri. Avinash Dabhade. During the visit the Secretary expressed satisfaction over the storage and distribution operations of the depot. The Depot is constructed in about 87 Acres. He advised for working the proposal for construction of One Lakh MT Silo at FSD Wardha. Use of Solar panel on the rooftop of warehouses was also discussed and CMD FCI has been directed to prepare a comprehensive programme.
A review meeting was held with GM  Maharahstra, Shri. M.S.Sarang and Collector Wardha, Smt. Prerna Deshbhratar to review the distribution of foodgrains under NSFA/PMGKAY . He also reviewed the ongoing procurement operations. The construction of small Farm level Warehouses was also discussed. Secretary Food, immediately requested Chairman WDRA to organize training/workshop for FPO/farmers of the region so that they are able to derive better prices for their produce.
It was followed by a visit to Bapu Kuti at Sevagram, Wardha to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi as part of ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the signing of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of Co-operative Republic of Guyana. The Air Services Agreement will come into force after the exchange of diplomatic notes between the parties confirming that each party has completed the necessary internal procedure for entry into force of this Agreement.
Indians have a sizeable presence in Guyana and are the largest ethnic group comprising about 40% of the population as per 2012 census. The signing of Air Services Agreement with Guyana will enable a framework for provision of air services between the two countries. In view of the growing aviation market and developments such as liberalization of aviation sector in India, air services agreement has been signed with many countries for paving way for International air connectivity. Air Services Agreement  provides the legal framework for air operations between two countries which is based on the principles of sovereignty of nations, nationality of carriers and reciprocity in terms of commercial opportunities for the designated airlines of each side. At present there is no Air Services Agreement  between the Government of India and the Government of Co-operative Republic of Guyana at present.
India and Guyana are signatories to the Convention on International Civil Aviation . The delegations representing the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana met in Nassau, Bahamas on 06 December 2016 during the ICAO Air Services Negotiations event where both countries had initialled the text of an ASA for scheduled air services between the two countries in terms of the Memorandum of Understanding dated 06 December 2016 between India and Guyana.
The new Air Services Agreement between India and the Co-operative Republic of Guyana will provide enabling environment for enhanced and seamless connectivity while providing commercial opportunities to the carriers of both the sides.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri, Dr Subhash Bhamre inaugurates Air force commanders’ conference
The second Bi-annual IAF Commanders’ Conference of 2018 was inaugurated today by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri at Air HQ . Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, welcomed Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, Dr Subhash Bhamre and introduced the IAF Commanders to him.
Raksha Rajya Mantri addressed the Air Force Commanders on the inaugural day of the conference and stressed upon the vital role being played by the IAF for enabling India to be the Net Security Provider in the IOR in furtherance of the Prime Minister’s SAGAR  Doctrine. He reiterated the fact that the IAF is the most technologically intensive and quickest military response available to the Government for furthering India’s leverage. During his address the Raksha Rajya Mantri said “I commend the IAF leadership in promoting indigenisation in multiple ways. IAF’s resolve to wholeheartedly support the indigenous LCA programme by committing to procure 18 squadrons of LCA and its variants endorsing its capability is notable and praiseworthy. IAF leading the thrust to promote India’s indigenous bio-jet fuel program would surely go a long way in reducing India’s crude oil import bill by more than 10% and augment farmers’ incomes substantially. The Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition is a highly exciting development and I wish it all success in identifying innovative technology in Unmanned Aerial Systems. IAF is perhaps the first service to kickstart an Artificial Intelligence Project with the participation of the private industry and the progress of this project is extremely heartening”
The CAS while addressing the Commanders emphasized on the need for robust training of IAF personnel in order to maintain IAF’s operational competence and reiterated the need for holding an operational edge over our adversaries through focused operational training, keeping it in line with our concept of operations. He stressed upon the need for joint training with Indian Army and Indian Navy in order to enhance the synergy between the services for ensuring national security.
The Commanders’ conference is planned for two days, wherein discussions will take place on maintaining combat worthiness and the cutting edge of IAF by suitably refining the training pattern. Training for future inductions like Rafale and Tejas fighter Jets, Chinook and Apache helicopters, SPYDER & Medium Range Surface to Air Missile would also be discussed.
The Commanders will also interact with a team of senior officials from HAL and discuss issues pertaining to production, upgradation, indigenization, design & development of various equipment and aircraft.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Quality Medicines
As per information provided by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization  under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Organization regulates safety, efficacy and quality of the drugs, medical devices and Cosmetics as per the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 & Rules made thereunder. CDSCO and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare from time to time have taken various measures for ensuring the quality of drugs in the country, such as:
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 was amended in the year 2008 to provide stringent penalties for manufacturer of spurious and adulterated drugs and certain offences have also been made cognizable and non-bailable.
- States/UTs were requested to set up Special Courts for trial of offences under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act for speedy disposal. So far, 33 states have already set up designated Special Courts.
- Guidelines for taking action on samples of drugs declared as spurious or ‘not of standard quality’ in the light of enhanced penalties under the Drugs & Cosmetics  Act, 2008 were forwarded to the State Drugs Controllers for uniform implementation.
- Number of sanctioned posts in CDSCO have been increased from 111 in 2008 to 492 in January, 2021.
- Testing capacities of Central Drugs Testing Laboratories under CDSCO are being constantly strengthened to expedite testing of drug samples in the country.
- In order to ensure efficacy of drugs, the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945 have been amended in April, 2017 providing that applicant shall submit the result of bioequivalence study along with the application for grant of manufacturing License of oral dosage form of drugs falling under the Category II and Category IV of the Biopharmaceutical Classification System.
- Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945 have been amended in October, 2017 making it mandatory that before the grant of manufacturing license, the manufacturing establishment is to be the inspected jointly by Drugs Inspectors of the Central Government and the State Government concerned. Further, the licensed manufacturing premises are to be inspected jointly by the Drugs Inspectors of Central Government and State Government concerned to verify the compliance with the conditions of license and the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and Rules for not less than once in three years or as needed as per risk based approach.
- Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945 have been amended in April, 2018 making it mandatory that the applicants for all drugs shall submit evidence of stability, safety of excipients etc. to the State Licensing Authority before grant of product manufacturing license by the Authority.
- Government has approved a proposal for strengthening the drug regulatory system in the country, both at the level of Central and the State Governments at a total expenditure of Rs. 1,750 crores.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurates the two-day National Security Strategies Conference-2023, in New Delhi today
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India is committed to ensure a safe and secure nation by strengthening all aspects of national security mechanism
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India is committed to ensure a safe and secure nation by strengthening all aspects of national security mechanism. In pursuance of this, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day National Security Strategies  Conference-2023, in New Delhi today.
A total of more than 750 participants, including officers working at cutting edge and subject experts, joined the Conference from across the country, in a combination of physical and virtual modes. Among those who attended the Conference in Delhi were the two Ministers of States in MHA and top officers involved in managing national security issues, including the Union Home Secretary, Deputy NSAs, DGsP/IGsP of all States/UTs and CAPFs.
Prior to the commencement of the Conference, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah paid homage by laying a wreath at the Martyrs Column, erected in the memory of those anonymous martyrs, who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
On the first day of the Conference, deliberations were held on various subjects of national security, including trends in Terror & Narco- Financing in India, use of Forensic Science in investigation, Social challenges, Emergency preparedness for Nuclear & Radiological exigencies and Cyber Security framework.
During the sessions, interacting with the participants, Union Home Minister emphasised upon the crucial role of District Level Police officers in managing internal security. He also urged cutting edge Police officers to enhance the use of scientific tools in investigation.
Home Minister reiterated the Government’s commitment to tackle the menace of drug trafficking, besides other issues relating to security of the citizens and India. Appreciating the work done by different agencies in this area, he urged all the states and agencies to continue taking strong action against the drug dealers and networks.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah would be addressing the concluding session of the Conference on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Website of Lokpal inaugurated
The Website of the Lokpal was inaugurated by the Chairperson, Justice Shri Pinaki Chandra Ghose in presence of all the Members of Lokpal today. The DG, NIC, Smt. Neeta Verma was also present on the occasion. The Website has been developed by NIC and provides the basic information with respect to the working and functioning of the Lokpal. The Website can be accessed at http://lokpal.gov.in.
The Lokpal is the first institution of its kind in independent India, established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 to inquire and investigate into allegations of the corruption against public functionaries who fall within the scope and ambit of the above Act.
The Government appointed Justice Shri Pinaki Chandra Ghose, as the first Chairperson of the Lokpal who was administered oath on 23rd March, 2019 by the President of India. The Government has also appointed four Judicial and four non-Judicial Members. The office of Lokpal is temporary functioning from the Hotel Ashok, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
The process of notifying the rules and regulations including the format for receiving complaints is being developed. All complaints which were received till 16th April, 2019 have been examined by the Office of Lokpal and disposed accordingly. The Complaints received thereafter are under examination.
Ministry of Home Affairs
4th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue
The 4th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue was held today in virtual mode. The Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and the UK delegation was led by Permanent Secretary, Home Office, Mr. Mathew Rycroft.
The Dialogue covered a wide range of issues including Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Extradition cases, Migration & Mobility, etc. India impressed upon the UK authorities the need to expedite the pending extradition cases.
The Indian side communicated concerns on the anti-India activities of certain extremists and radical elements in the UK. The UK side was urged to maintain vigil over the activities of such elements and take appropriate proactive action. It was agreed to maintain enhanced security cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing to deepen security-related bilateral engagement.